of course, we have some other amazing public gardens...' If you're thinking of going, post and say when to see if you can meet up with others!
Longwood Gardens
https://longwoodgardens.org/
Mt. Cuba
https://mtcubacenter.org/
Wildflower Celebration Sunday returns on April 28 -- looks like a fun event, but I think I like this place without crowds.
Chanticleer: A Pleasure Garden
http://www.chanticleergarden.o...
near Philly, 45 min from Longwood or Mt Cuba, I've never been there
Greenspring Garden - 50th anniversary year!
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/...
just emailed to enquire if The Big Plant Sale is on this year. Groups of 8 or more can reserve tour for $10/person.
Winterthur Museum & Garden
http://www.winterthur.org/ (a stone's throw from Mt. Cuba)
Here's their "what's blooming" calendar page that makes me want to visit every week
https://www.winterthur.org/vis...
Montpelier (James Madison)
https://www.montpelier.org/
Mount Vernon (George Washington)
https://www.mountvernon.org/